Sergio - Especialista Regional Agrícola Lac

Experiencia demostrada en Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Experiencia demostrada en Plant health & entomology.

Experiencia demostrada en Biological control.

Experiencia demostrada en Field leadership & training.

Led forest protection, plant-health and field operations across approximately 14,500 ha, managing seven permanent brigades plus a central technical team and an annual operating budget near USD 700,000.. Designed and coordinated IPM programs based on field monitoring, pest-risk assessment, treatment prioritization, biological/chemical controls, contractor supervision and post-treatment evaluation.. Maintained close technical coordination with MAGA plant-health personnel in Petén for pest surveillance, monitoring and control activities, including outbreaks of the Central American locust (Schistocerca piceifrons piceifrons).. Identified locust-affected zones primarily in neighboring maize, bean and sesame crops, supported field monitoring and insect identification, and guided MAGA teams to priority areas for biological-control applications using Metarhizium.. Collected and delivered insect specimens to the MAGA laboratory for taxonomic identification and collaborated with laboratory personnel in preliminary identification when required.. Provided technical support to neighboring agricultural producers for integrated management of leaf-cutting ants (Atta spp.) affecting crops adjacent to forest plantations.. Coordinated with OIRSA on biological-control initiatives, including parasitoids, and implemented/oversaw programs using Trichogramma, Anagirus kamali, Beauveria, Bt and NPV.. Managed forest-health programs for subterranean termites, Hyblaea puera, white grubs, pink hibiscus mealybug and other pests, integrating monitoring, biological control, targeted treatments and GIS-based risk mapping.. Trained and supervised field personnel in pest identification, monitoring, safe treatment application, operational procedures, emergency response and performance standards.. Coordinated technical inspections and activities with INAB, CONAP, CONRED, municipalities, communities and other institutions, strengthening multi-stakeholder field implementation.. Supported FSC audits, documentation, traceability, corrective actions and responsible pesticide-use controls.

Planned IPM budgets, field-monitoring programs and pest-control interventions, maintaining georeferenced databases, technical records and reports.. Coordinated field personnel, contractors, suppliers and institutions for pest-management activities and operational follow-up.

Managed personnel, contractors, materials, costs and schedules for establishment of approximately 1,000 ha and silvicultural maintenance of about 3,500 ha.. Monitored field progress, work quality and technical records, implementing corrective measures when required.

Established and monitored forestry field trials, processed field information, prepared GPS maps and technical reports, and coordinated field personnel and suppliers.